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N207 SNR

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,304 mi
Last recorded123,304 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 SNR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 123,304 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 123,304 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 118,049 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front sub frames corroded

offside front steering rack has slight play

under body showing sings of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2007 118,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front sub frames corroded

offside front steering rack has slight play

under body showing sings of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2006 111,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 111,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 104,456 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 104,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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N207 SNR is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 111,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N207 SNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N207 SNR registered?

N207 SNR is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N207 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N207 SNR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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